Swim Coach

Young World Physical Education; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami Valley School in Dayton, Ohio is seeking an experienced Swim Coach for the Upper School program. The role involves training student-athletes, ensuring pool safety, and managing meet logistics while promoting academic eligibility and sportsmanship.

The coach will participate in athletic department events and collaborate with a team of educators, aiming to expand global leadership and character development within the program.

Qualifications

• Must be experienced in the rules and regulations of competitive swimming.
• Must hold mandatory safety certifications and water safety training.
• Ability to lead and mentor student-athletes.
• Background check (BCI/FBI) required; able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Train student-athletes in competitive swimming and conditioning.
• Ensure pool safety and implement safety protocols.
• Coordinate swim meet logistics and timetables.
• Foster academic eligibility and sportsmanship.
• Represent MVS Athletics at events and meetings.
• Maintain athlete records and compliance with state requirements.

Skills

Swimming coaching experience

Lifeguard certification

Water safety training

Leadership experience

Background check clearance

Job description

Swim Coach

Miami Valley School Miami Valley School - Dayton, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5874417

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 1, 2026

Job Description

Title: Upper School Co‑ed Swimming Head Coach

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Stipend: Winter-$2,000

The Miami Valley School (MVS). Our mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self‑sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens. For over 60 years, MVS has provided a unique learning option for families in the Dayton, Ohio, community. Here, faculty are educators who are ready to help refine a truly differentiated educational opportunity as MVS becomes a nationally‑recognized leader in experience‑based learning. Here, every member of the MVS community is committed to transformative immersive learning in the classroom and during our Immersion term. Equally important is our commitment to Social Emotional Learning (SEL), through which our students learn the skills and competencies necessary to navigate an ever‑shifting world with confidence and curiosity. Here, we learn because we do.

The Role. The swimming coach is primarily responsible for training student‑athletes, ensuring pool safety, managing swim meet logistics, and fostering academic eligibility and sportsmanship. The upper school swimming teams participate in Metro Buckeye Conference and OHSAA affiliated meets. In addition to maintaining a well‑organized and welcoming program, the coach is an enthusiastic representative of MVS Athletics who attends athletic department events, trainings, pep rallies, and coaches’ meetings as set by the Director of Athletics.

The Opportunity. All members of MVS’ vibrant faculty bring the school’s mission and vision to life each day for students and families in the Dayton community. Each day we live out our mission through our core values: integrity, celebration, grit, and kindness. As a part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Expand Global Leadership. MVS is known for its academic and extracurricular programming, and with you on our team, we will continue to grow with our students as leaders of Global Citizenship and stewards of civil discourse.
• Develop Character and Wellness. To support the overall wellness of our vibrant community, you’ll have the opportunity to meaningfully connect and collaborate with students and families as a member of our athletic department.
• Innovate. You will be part of a team that is enhancing professional learning nationwide and becoming a thought leader for immersive learning experiences that stretch beyond the traditional school experience.
• Collaborate as part of a World‑Class Team. In your role as a coach at MVS, you will work alongside dedicated faculty who have taught and learned all over the world and in a variety of school contexts. Your colleagues are artists, researchers, entrepreneurs, published authors, professional musicians, armed services veterans, and thespians. Most importantly, they are compassionate and caring educators committed to lifelong learning.
• And, of course, you will get to make an impact! As the swimming coach, you will have an impact on the greater MVS community as you build relationships with your players and nurture their success.

Expectations

• Assist in preparation and planning for the recognition of athletes for your coaching season (End of year sports awards).
• Meet Preparation including understanding of rules and regulations of the league, score keeping, and any other duties assigned by league officials (or willingness to learn).
• Attend all coaches meetings.
• Remain with student athletes at school, or end of meets, until all have been picked up after practices or away contests.
• Attend sport clinics and workshops at the direction of the Athletic Director.
• Attain and maintain all mandatory certifications required for my sport including but not limited to OHSAA Coaches Toolbox training, Pupil Activity Permit, CPR, van driving and first aid training.
• Assume responsibility by returning and/or accounting for any uniforms or equipment loaned to the team, submitting a list of students to be billed for uniform items, and a list of damaged or disreputable uniforms at the end of each season.
• Helping with practice setup and teardown of sport‑specific equipment.
• Assist in helping student athletes with recommendations post season and summer training and club team opportunities.
• Help prepare students for the collegiate level and with college recruitment.
• Maintain records and protocols for student athletes using MVS seasonal sports to meet State of Ohio graduation requirements in collaboration with the MVS Registrar.
• Any other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Experienced in the rules and regulations of competitive swimming.
• The candidate must possess a combination of mandatory safety certifications, sport‑specific technical knowledge and strong leadership experience.
• Lifeguarding or water safety training is a must.
• BCI/FBI background check required.Must be able to be on their feet for long periods of time.

Benefits. This is a seasonal position without benefits.

Bring Your Whole Self. MVS is committed to the Dayton community and to our mission and vision. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and will not discriminate on any basis. We seek qualified candidates from a myriad of backgrounds to join our dynamic team.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Job Categories

• Athletics & Activities > Aquatics (Natatorium)
• Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Garvic
• 5151 DENISE DR
• Dayton, Ohio 45429
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]